20 Hearty Winter Salads
Posted by Janet Ho on January 25, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/heal...nd-maple-vinaigrette
Eating salad may not be top of mind on cold winter nights, but these super tasty dishes go above and beyond the everyday salad. So go ahead and load up on these fresh and filling, nutrient-rich veggies throughout the season.
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Citrus Salad with Pistachios & Maple Vinaigrette
A sweet maple vinaigrette really ties this delicious citrus salad together.
Get the recipe Nancy Fuller's Citrus Salad with Pistachios & Maple Vinaigrette.
A simple dressing transforms lentils and parsley into a fresh and hearty winter main.
A winning combination of salty bacon and sweet, buttery cauliflower will make you want to savour every bite of this flavour-packed salad.
This colourful salad is a great packable lunchtime meal or served as a light dinner.
A colourful lentil, red pepper, radish and carrot salad that boasts Indian spices for a flavourful and nutrient-rich dish.
Herbed ricotta with orange zest is mixed with fennel, pears, figs, raddiccio, hazelnuts and greens to make one big super salad.
A healthier take on buffalo wings, this buffalo chicken salad is tossed in a tangy blue cheese dressing for the ultimate flavour combination.
You can make the bacon and croutons the day before. Perfect for a to-go lunch; just toss into a freezer bag and when ready to eat, mix into your greens and vinaigrette for a quick and delicious lunch.
This low-fat salad is chock full of nutritious ingredients including grilled chicken, apple, grapes, watercress, romaine and crunchy almonds.
A colourful with cumin-roasted baby carrots with orange segments, frisÃĐe, cilantro, yogurt and toasted pistachio nuts.
This hearty salad is a delightful mix of fresh flavour, soft and crisp textures and bright colours.
A simple dish with roasted beets, goats cheese, parsley and a balsamic dressing.
Peanut butter mixed with Asian ingredients like ginger, rice wine vinegar and hoisin makes for a salty, tangy sauce that works great on this acorn squash endive salad.
Bursting with heart-healthy ingredients like beans, olives, tomatoes, and olive oil, this main course salad is as beautiful to look at as it is good for you.
Kale Caesar salads are all the rage, and Damaris' recipe with a homemade tangy dressing is tough to beat.
An unusual addition to this crunchy salad, fried capers add a punch of flavour and delicious texture to this veggie-filled salad.
For a quick and easy meal the whole family will love, add fresh corn, Roma tomatoes, grated cheese, avocados, green onions, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips and leftover shredded chicken to a bed of crisp lettuce and you're set.
This hearty and healthy salad blends flavourful roasted eggplant with crispy fresh apples, walnuts dried cranberries, watercress and quinoa, with a cinnamon-spiced vinaigrette that is bound to be a lunchtime and dinnertime favourite.
Leftover roasted chicken makes this Napa cabbage and carrot salad come together in a snap, while Thai basil, fresh mint and a sweet-salty peanut dressing gives it a burst of flavour.
A medley of colour, texture and taste, this salad couldn't be easier to whip up as an appetizer, side or lunch.